3 Gilda Crescent, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LG
Condition: The property lacks central heating and double glazing, has a dated kitchen and bathroom, and shows poor decoration with damp-associated mould; tenant supplies own white goods, carpets and curtains.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own expert and general knowledge of rental values in the area (no inspection carried out)
- Written submissions from both tenant and landlord considered but not individually detailed
- Itemised deductions applied for condition issues (heating, glazing, kitchen, bathroom, decoration/damp) and tenant-provided fittings (white goods, carpets, curtains)
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent in good condition at £1,150 pcm, then applied deductions totalling £550 for lack of central heating, lack of double glazing, dated kitchen and bathroom, poor decoration/damp and mould, and tenant's own provision of white goods, carpets and curtains, arriving at a determined rent of £600 pcm, matching the landlord's proposed figure.
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